ANKARA, TÜRKİYE - APRIL 22, 2025: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Secretary-General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset at the Presidential Complex in Ankara on Tuesday, April 22. Earlier in the day, Berset held a separate meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss cooperation between Türkiye and the Council of Europe. During the meeting, Fidan stressed that Türkiye attaches importance to its relations with the Council of Europe, of which it is a founding member, according to Turkish Foreign Ministry sources. Fidan voiced support for Berset’s efforts to promote inclusive and consensus-based dialogue and welcomed initiatives the secretary-general has introduced since taking office. The Turkish minister also stressed the need for the Council of Europe to take a more active role in combating all forms of racism.